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Mayor Rob Ford said he is happy to make a basketball bet with Brooklyn’s top political boss, but would prefer it be for something other than beer.

Ford said he just knows how that is going to get played on Jimmy Kimmel.

I suggested he tell Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams to “forget a six pack and make it a two-four,” but the mayor said such a declaration would perhaps make a “good headline for you” but take the focus off the game, which is where it should be.

“I don’t want it involving alcohol because it know it will get spun,” Ford said with a chuckle Monday.

Nor does he want another lecture from his pal Kimmel.

The mayor said he would prefer the attention not be on him and Adams but on the Toronto Raptors and Brooklyn Nets players and their supporters.

He also said he has not heard directly from Adams but would like to invite him to come to Toronto to see one of the games.

“It’s a great series with two good teams,” Ford said. “And the fans in both cities are amazing.”

Adams made news when he called out Raptors GM Masai Ujiri for his comments pre-Game 1 when he yelled to the fans “F--- Brooklyn.”

It was the beginning of a bad day for the Raptors. They story of Ujiri’s comments went viral, the shot clock didn’t work — and they lost the game.

On the positive, it did make for some great headlines and front pages.

In the Toronto Sun and down in New York too.

Adams released a statement saying, “It’s unfortunate that the Raptors GM felt desperate facing our Nets that he would throw profanity around discussing our beloved borough, but I can’t say I’m surprised. After all, Brooklyn is a classier place. Just compare Babs (Barbra Streisand) to Biebs (Justin Bieber), or spend some time with their colourful mayor.

“Still, we spread love. It is, after all, the Brooklyn way.”

Then he laid down the bet.

“I’m willing to send North some of Brooklyn’s best if the Raptors can prevail, perhaps a six-pack from Brooklyn Brewery or a CD from the First Family of hip-hop (former Nets stakeholder Jay Z and Beyonce).”

Ford said there’s no question Toronto has some great microbreweries too — Mill Street, Great Lakes, Bellwoods, Amsterdam, Hogtown, and Steamwhistle to name a few. But he is cool with a CD or having the losing representative wear the opposing team’s sweater.

“I will offer up some Blue Jays tickets,” said Ford. “Or Argos.”

But he’s hoping he won’t have to send tickets down to Brooklyn and the Raptors will come back.

“It’s going to be good series and I am hoping the Raptors can win,” said Ford. “But Brooklyn is one tough team and I respect them a lot.”

Ford said he also respects the growth and revitalization going on in Brooklyn — which includes the Barclays Center where the Nets play.

As for the F-gate comment, as a former football coach not wanting any more bulletin-board material for a strong opponent, Ford said he thinks he would be wise to stay out of it and keep things focused on what a fun time it is in the spring to have NBA playoff basketball in Toronto.

“The Raptors need to win this game and that’s what matters,” he said.

The mayor he’s going to try to get to Tuesday’s Game 2 to root them on.

“I just love the passion of the fans,” he said. “The fans in Brooklyn can see how great our support is.”

And if all goes well, he is looking forward to the Brooklyn boss sending him those Jay Z and Beyonce CDs.

Mayor Rob Ford game for Raptors-Nets bet — just leave out the beer

Mayor Rob Ford said he is happy to make a basketball bet with Brooklyn’s top political boss, but would prefer it be for something other than beer.

Ford said he just knows how that is going to get played on Jimmy Kimmel.

I suggested he tell Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams to “forget a six pack and make it a two-four,” but the mayor said such a declaration would perhaps make a “good headline for you” but take the focus off the game, which is where it should be.

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